• I dream of the day when these, the African mathematicians and computer specialists in Washington and New York, the African physicists, engineers, doctors, business managers and economists, will return from London and Manchester and Paris and Brussels to add to the African pool of brain power, to enquire into and find solutions to Africa's problems and challenges, to open the African door to the world of knowledge, to elevate Africa's place within the universe of research the information of new knowledge, education and information -Thambo Mbeki, former South African President
  • They therefore concluded that “the findings of this (and other) surveys indicate that coverage of Africa, by the leading sources of American media is, at best, dismissive of the continent’s progress and potential, and thus leading to continued ‘exotification’ and marginalization of the African continent. At worst, coverage disregards recent trends toward democratization, thus betraying an almost contemptuous lack of interest in the potential and progress being achieved on the continent.”

Above excerpt is from a writer: Gbemisola Olujobi

  • By Gbemisola Olujobi - The Africa You Need to Know - Posted on Nov 28, 2006 See Full Article above

Why is the African image so negative?

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Saturday, March 21, 2009

My Mother

Today was Mother's Day in Kenya. Daughters and sons celebrated with their moms on this occasion. Every woman who has brought forth a life the natural way, and every woman who has cared for a child like a mother would, deserves a pat on their back. It's a hard job, probably the hardest and most taken for granted job in the entire universe. I've done it twice, and it's a stretch that i love. I value and treasure every moment my kids are with me. It's amazing as a mom to watch them grow, make decisions, showcase their little personalities and face things in life.

To my mother who is the most amazing woman on earth. She brought forth 6 children - 5 boys and myself. With my dad on her side, she raised us up and gave us everything that she had. She conquered the world, mastered the art of being a mom, a friend, confidant and counselor. She taught elementary school for almost 30yrs. She demonstrated the knowledge she acquired at a Child Development Training she attended while i was in high school, so lying to her or tricking her never went unnoticed, though she choose to keep it to herself.

I love her with all of my heart. I value what she has to say, and i treasure every moment that i ever shared with her. Now that I'm so far away from her, i reminisce and wish she were to see how i raise my kids. That what she taught me still stands and I'm following on the good example. She may never get to see this, but as i write, think and pour out my heart on this page, it helps to celebrate my mom more that it would if i just smsed her or called her for 2 minutes.

To all the mothers out there, there is no job in the world as hard as this. Live long, be blessed and be a blessing to others like my mother has been to me and others.

I love you mother. I really do.
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